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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR XP MODEL CHORE PRODUCTS

GDOC-087318

Limited Warranty

The limited warranty set forth herein is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect 

to new XP model chore products, including, but not limited to, chipper/

shredders, logsplitters, wheeled edgers, wheeled string trimmers, and 

tillers (hereinafter “XP Chore Product”) purchased and used in the United 

States and/or Canada to the Initial Purchaser (as defined herein).  This 

limited warranty does not cover Emission Control Systems and is not a 

Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement as defined by U.S. federal 

law.  Please refer to the Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement in the 

operator’s manual for warranties covering Emission Control Systems.

Scope of the Limited Warranty

Troy-Bilt LLC offers the following limited warranty to the Initial Purchaser 

for residential or otherwise non-commercial use: except for the Exclusions 

(defined herein), during the Warranty Period (as defined herein), this 

XP Chore Product will be free from manufacturing defects (including 

workmanship and materials).  The “Initial Purchaser” is the first person to 

purchase this new XP Chore Product from an authorized Troy-Bilt dealer, 

distributor and/or retailer of such products.  This limited warranty is non-

transferrable.  Except as otherwise set forth herein, the limited warranty 

period for this new XP Chore Product purchased by the Initial Purchaser 

is three (3) years from the date of purchase as shown on the original sales 

receipt for the product (“Warranty Period”).  

Defects in Workmanship or Materials

Except for the Exclusions, this XP Chore Product is warranted to be free 

from manufacturing defects in either workmanship or materials for the 

Warranty Period.  During the Warranty Period, Troy-Bilt LLC will, at its 

option, either repair or replace any original part that is covered by this 

limited warranty and is determined to be defective in workmanship or 

material.

To qualify for this limited warranty this XP Chore Product:

1. Must have been purchased from an authorized retailer.
2. Must have been purchased within the United States by the Initial 

Purchaser.
3. Must have been used for residential purposes only.
4. Must have been used in a manner consistent with the normal and proper 

intended use for this XP Chore Product.  This XP Chore Product is not 

intended for rental or commercial use.

Who can perform repairs under this warranty?

In order to qualify for the limited warranty as set forth herein, the repairs 

made under this warranty must be performed by an authorized Troy-Bilt 

service provider. 

How to get service under this limited warranty:

To locate a Troy-Bilt warranty service provider, contact your authorized 

Troy-Bilt dealer, distributor, or retailer or contact Troy-Bilt LLC at P.O. Box 

361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019 or call 1-877-282-8684 or log on to our 

Website at www.troybilt.com.  In Canada, contact MTD Products Limited, 

Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site 

at www.mtdcanada.com. This limited product warranty is provided by 

Troy-Bilt LLC and is the only product warranty provided by Troy-Bilt LLC for 

this XP Chore Product.  A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR 

WARRANTY SERVICE.

What this limited warranty does not cover.
This limited warranty does not cover the following (the “Exclusions”):

1. Product purchased outside of the United States.
2. Emission Control Systems.  These items are subject to a separate warranty 

under the applicable Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement.  Please 

refer to the applicable Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement for 

terms and conditions relating to Emission Control Systems.
3. Damage due to lack of maintenance and/or improper maintenance as 

described in the operator’s manual.
4. Normal wear and tear resulting from use of the product.

5. Any expendable, consumable, or routine maintenance item which needs 

replacement or service as part of normal maintenance, unless such items 

have defects that cause failure or premature wear within the first thirty (30) 

days of purchase.  Normal wear items include but are not limited to, tires, 

oil filters, air filters, spark plugs, belts, filters, fuses,  batteries, belts, blades, 

blade adapters, XP Chore Product skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, 

auger spiral rubber, and other consumable items.
6. Use of the product that is not consistent with the intended use thereof as 

described in the operating instructions, including, but not limited to, abuse, 

misuse and/or neglect of the XP Chore Product or any use inconsistent 

with and/or non-compliant with instructions contained in the Operator’s 

Manual.
7. Any XP Chore Product that has been altered or modified in a manner not 

consistent with the original design of the XP Chore Product or in a manner 

not approved by Troy-Bilt LLC.
8. Paint repairs or replacements for defective paint (including materials and 

application) are covered for a period of three (3) months. 
9. Wheel rims are covered for a period of three (3) months for 

manufacturing defects.

This warranty does not cover and Troy-Bilt LLC disclaims any 

responsibility for:

1. Loss of time or loss of use of the XP Chore Product.
2. Transportation costs and other expenses incurred in connection with 

the transport of the XP Chore Product to and from the authorized Troy-Bilt 

service provider.
3. Any loss or damage to other equipment or personal items.
4. Damages caused by improper maintenance or the use of other than the 

specified fuel, oil or lubricants as approved in the operator’s manual.
5. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or part not 

approved by Troy-Bilt for use with the XP Chore Product.

Limitations:

1. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 

TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR 

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  NO WARRANTY SHALL APPLY AFTER THE 

APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD AS SET FORTH ABOVE AS TO THE PARTS 

AS IDENTIFIED.  NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, WHETHER 

WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON 

OR ENTITY, INCLUDING A DEALER OR RETAILER, WITH RESPECT TO ANY 

PRODUCT SHALL BIND TROY-BILT LLC.  DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, 

THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE 

PART, AS SET FORTH ABOVE.  (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS 

ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION 

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
2. THE PROVISIONS AS SET FORTH HEREIN PROVIDE THE SOLE AND 

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ARISING FROM THE SALE.  TROY-BILT SHALL NOT 

BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES 

INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FOR TRANSPORTATION OR FOR 

RELATED EXPENSES, OR FOR RENTAL EXPENSES TO TEMPORARILY REPLACE 

A WARRANTED PRODUCT.  (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION 

OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE 

ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
3. In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the 

purchase price of the product sold.  Alteration of the safety features of the 

product shall void this limited warranty.  You assume the risk and liability 

for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others 

and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the 

product.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty:  

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have 

other rights which vary from state to state.  

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-866-840-6483, 1-330-558-7220 

MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238

Summary of Contents for 390 Series

Page 1: ...ETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY NOTE This Operator s Manual covers several models Features may vary by model Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours Front Tine Tiller Model Series 390 FormNo 769 11097 September...

Page 2: ...product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be ...

Page 3: ...Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container Never fill containers inside a vehicle or...

Page 4: ...tion labels as necessary 7 Follow this manual for safe loading unloading transporting and storage of this machine 8 Always refer to the operator s manual for important details if the machine is to be stored for an extended period When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a p...

Page 5: ...oad Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAI and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Spark Arrestor WARNING This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brushcovered or...

Page 6: ... feet WARNING ROTATING TINES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas WARNING HOT SURFACE Eng...

Page 7: ... reverse tine engagement lever See Figure 3 2 4 Remove the hex bolt and cupped washer from the right side of the frame Hold the cable guide bracket on the left side of the frame as it will fall when the bolt is removed Step 1 in Figure 3 3 1 2 3 Figure 3 3 5 Insert the handle into the tiller frame as shown in Step 2 of Figure 3 3 6 Insert the bolt through the cupped washer frame handle and into th...

Page 8: ... 3 5 Depth Stake Assembly Hex Bolts Figure 3 5 2 Insert the depth stake assembly into the frame and reinstall the two hex bolts removed in step 1 Tighten the hex bolts securely See Figure 3 6 Hex Bolts Depth Stake Assembly Figure 3 6 3 Secure the pin with the clip The depth stake can be placed at various positions For setup purposes it is suggested that the depth stake be assembled with the stake ...

Page 9: ...eleased position pull the starter rope several times The tines should not turn 6 If they turn forward adjust the forward tine engagement cable to release tension using the previous steps in this section If the tines turn toward the rear adjust the reverse tine engagement cable to lesson the tension as with previous steps 7 Check again for correct tension on the cables 8 After tilling if the tines ...

Page 10: ...ver is located on top of the upper section of the handle Pulling the lever toward the operator engages the tines in reverse Release the lever to stop the tines NOTE Never engage both the forward and reverse tine drives at the same time Engaging both forward and reverse tine drives at the same time could damage the belt drives and cause the engine to stall Depth Gauge The depth gauge controls the t...

Page 11: ...stopping instructions NOTE Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it to prevent accidentally starting the tiller while it is unattended Setting the Depth Yoke Forward Place the wheel yoke so that the wheels are facing forward angled toward the tines for shallow tilling cultivating and transport See Figure 4 1 Figure 4 1 Yoke Back Place the wheel yoke so that the wheels are toward the rear angle...

Page 12: ...two to three inch depth is desirable The tine width can be reduced to 13 inches by removing the outer tines completely from the tiller See the Maintenance Adjustments Section for instructions on removing the tines When laying out plant rows be sure to allow enough width to permit cultivation between the rows In growing corn or similar crops check row planting will permit cross cultivation and prac...

Page 13: ... end caps used to prevent tilled soil from overflowing onto unwanted areas are removable from the axle Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that secure each end cap and slide the end caps off the axle See Figure 5 1 Clevis Pin End Cap Cotter Pin Figure 5 1 Tines With the outer tines installed the working width of the machine is 24 This width may be expanded to 26 by removing the clevis and cotte...

Page 14: ... fuel system for storage of more than 90 days Prior to putting the tiller in storage monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty Run the engine until it begins to stall Use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted Referring to the engine manual drain the fuel from the carburetor bowl 5 Store the tiller in a clean dry area 6 ...

Page 15: ...gine pulley You must remove the reverse idler bracket to allow the belt to move off of the engine pulley Remove the two securing screws and move the bracket toward the transmission pulley Retain the screws for reassembly See Figure 5 5 Screws Figure 5 5 9 Remove the belt from the reverse idler pulley and then from around the transmission pulley See Figure 5 6 Engine Pulley Figure 5 6 10 To reassem...

Page 16: ...ed service dealer 4 Refer to the Controls Features Section for proper shifting procedures 5 Adjust control cable 6 Replace belt Tines skip over ground 1 Improper rotation 1 Forward rotation should only be used on soil that has already been tilled not on virgin soil Wheels do not engage 1 Clevis pin missing 2 Tiller is not being shifted properly 3 Control cable not adjusted properly 4 Belt worn and...

Page 17: ...o Tine 642 04103 Inner Left Hand Bolo Tine 642 05072 Outer Right Hand Bolo Tine 642 05073 Outer Left Hand Bolo Tine 686 0106 End Cap 714 04043 Cotter Pin 911 0415 Clevis Pin 954 0428 Forward V Belt 954 0429 Reverse V Belt 946 0918 Forward Cable 946 0953 Reverse Cable 734 1268 Wheels 8 x 1 75 ...

Page 18: ...mage due to lack of maintenance and or improper maintenance as described in the operator s manual 4 Normal wear and tear resulting from use of the product 5 Any expendable consumable or routine maintenance item which needs replacement or service as part of normal maintenance unless such items have defects that cause failure or premature wear within the first thirty 30 days of purchase Normal wear ...

Page 19: ...NUAL ANTES DE INTENTAR OPERAR ESTA MÁQUINA SI NO SIGUE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PUEDE PROVOCAR LESIONES PERSONALES NOTA Este manual de operación cubre distintos modelos Las características técnicas pueden variar según los modelos No todas las características técnicas que se incluyen en este manual se aplican a todos los modelos y la máquina que se ilustra aquí puede diferir de la suya Cultivadora de di...

Page 20: ...s para productos de diversos modelos Es posible que las características y funciones incluidas y o ilustradas en este manual no se apliquen a todos los modelos Nos reservamos el derecho de modificar las especificaciones de los productos diseños y equipos sin previo aviso y sin generar responsabilidad por obligaciones de ningún tipo Si corresponde la información sobre las prueba de potencia utilizad...

Page 21: ...ina Para evitar lesiones personales o daños materiales tenga mucho cuidado al manipular la gasolina La gasolina es sumamente inflamable y sus vapores pueden causar explosiones Si se derrama gasolina encima o sobre la ropa se puede lesionar gravemente ya que se puede encender Lávese la piel y cámbiese de ropa de inmediato Utilice sólo los recipientes para gasolina autorizados Nunca llene los recipi...

Page 22: ...ecesario 7 Consulte este manual para lograr carga descarga transporte y almacenamiento seguros de esta máquina 8 Siempre consulte el manual del operador para ver detalles importantes si la máquina se almacenará durante un período prolongado de tiempo Cuando sea conveniente retire el equipo a gasolina del camión o remolque y llénelo sobre el suelo Si esto no es posible llene el equipo en un remolqu...

Page 23: ... para funcionar con gasolina sin plomo común y pueden incluir los siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones Modificación de motor EM catalizador oxidante OC inyección de aire secundaria SAI y catalizador de tres vías TWC si están instalados Amortiguador de chispas ADVERTENCIA Esta máquina está equipada con un motor de combustión interna y no debe utilizarse en o cerca de un terreno agreste cubie...

Page 24: ...o coloque las manos ni los pies cerca de las piezas giratorias El contacto con las piezas giratorias puede amputar manos y pies ADVERTENCIA LA GASOLINA ES INFLAMABLE Deje que el motor se enfríe por lo menos dos minutos antes de volver a cargar combustible ADVERTENCIA MONÓXIDO DE CARBONO Nunca encienda el motor en espacios cerrados o en una zona con poca ventilación El escape del motor contiene mon...

Page 25: ...nca de enganche de los dientes marcha atrás Consulte la Figura 3 2 4 Retire el perno hexagonal y la arandela cónica del lado derecho del bastidor Sostenga la ménsula de la guía del cable del lado izquierdo del chasis ya que se caerá al quitar el perno El Paso 1 en la Figura 3 3 1 2 3 Figura 3 3 5 Inserte la manija en el bastidor de la cultivadora según se muestra en el Paso 2 de la Figura 3 3 6 In...

Page 26: ...s hexagonales Figura 3 5 2 Inserte el conjunto de la estaca de profundidad dentro del bastidor y reinstale los dos pernos hexagonales que quitó en el Paso 1 Ajuste los pernos hexagonales firmemente Consulte la Figura 3 6 Pernos hexagonales Conjunto de la estaca de profundidad Figura 3 6 3 Ajuste el pasador con la abrazadera La estaca de profundidad se puede colocar en diversas posiciones A los efe...

Page 27: ...ador varias veces Los dientes no deben girar 6 Si giran hacia adelante ajuste el cable de enganche de dientes marcha adelante para aflojar la tensión según se indica en los pasos previos de esta sección Si los dientes giran hacia atrás ajuste el cable de enganche de los dientes marcha atrás para aflojar la tensión como se indica en los pasos previos 7 Controle nuevamente para verificar que la tens...

Page 28: ... dientes marcha atrás está ubicada encima de la parte superior de la manija Para enganchar los dientes en marcha atrás se jala de la palanca hacia el operador Suelte la palanca para detener los dientes NOTA Nunca enganche las transmisiones de los dientes marcha directa y marcha atrás al mismo tiempo Si engancha ambas transmisiones al mismo tiempo puede dañar las correas de transmisión y hacer que ...

Page 29: ...e el cable de la bujía y haga masa para evitar que se encienda accidentalmente la cultivadora al dejarla sin vigilancia Ajuste de la profundidad Retén hacia adelante Coloque el retén de las ruedas de manera que las ruedas estén hacia delante en ángulo hacia los dientes para labranza superficial cultivo y transporte Consulte la Figura 4 1 Figura 4 1 Retén hacia atrás Coloque el retén de las ruedas ...

Page 30: ... l terreno El ancho de labranza se puede reducir a 13 pulgadas extrayendo los dientes externos completamente de la cultivadora Consulte la sección Mantenimiento y Ajustes donde encontrará instrucciones para retirar los dientes Cuando trace las hileras de plantación asegúrese de dejar un ancho suficiente para poder cultivar entre las hileras Cuando cultive maíz o algún cultivo similar el control de...

Page 31: ... usas para evitar que la tierra labrada se desborde sobre áreas donde no es deseada se retiran desde el eje Retire el clip de horquilla y el pasador de horquilla que sujetan cada tapa de extremo y deslice las tapas hasta sacarlas del eje Consulte la Figura 5 1 Pasador de horquilla Tapa de extremo Pasador de chaveta Figura 5 1 Dientes Con los dientes externos instalados el ancho de trabajo de la má...

Page 32: ...to de más de 90 días Antes de guardar la cultivadora observe el consumo de combustible a los efectos de hacer funcionar el tractor hasta que el depósito esté vacío Haga funcionar el motor hasta que comience a detenerse Use el cebador para mantener el motor en funcionamiento hasta que se haya agotado todo el combustible del carburador Drene el combustible del recipiente del carburador consultando e...

Page 33: ...erca de la polea del motor Debe retirar el soporte de polea loca de marcha atrás para permitir que la correa se deslice hacia afuera de la polea del motor Retire los dos tornillos de fijación y mueva el soporte hacia la polea de transmisión Guarde los tornillos para volver a armar Consulte la Figura 5 5 Tornillos Figura 5 5 9 Retire la correa de la polea de loca de marcha atrás y luego de alrededo...

Page 34: ...ección Controles y Características para ver el procedimiento correcto para hacer los cambios 5 Ajuste el cable de control 6 Cambie la correa Los dientes rebotan contra el suelo 1 Rotación incorrecta 1 Solamente se debe utilizar la rotación hacia adelante sobre suelos previamente labrados no sobre tierra virgen Las ruedas no enganchan 1 Falta el pasador de horquilla 2 No se hacen bien los cambios d...

Page 35: ...do interno 642 05072 Diente Bolo lado derecho externo 642 05073 Diente Bolo lado izquierdo externo 686 0106 Tapa de extremo 714 04043 Pasador de chaveta 911 0415 Pasador de horquilla 954 0428 Correa en V marcha directa 954 0429 Correa en V marcha atrás 946 0918 Cable marcha directa 946 0953 Cable marcha atrás 734 1268 Ruedas 8 x 1 75 ...

Page 36: ...minos y las condiciones relativos a los sistemas de control de emisiones 3 Los daños producidos por la falta de mantenimiento y o un mantenimiento inadecuado según se describe en el manual del operador 4 El desgaste normal resultante del uso del producto 5 Los artículos desechables consumibles o de mantenimiento de rutina que requieren reparaciones o servicio como parte del mantenimiento normal sa...

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